Patents by Inventor Ken Flory

Ken Flory has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Tire inflation system having a passage for routing pressurized gas through a hub
    Patent number: 9315077
    Abstract: A tire inflation system having a conduit, a hub, and a seal assembly. The hub may be rotatably mounted on a spindle and may have a passage. The seal assembly may have a seal passage that fluidly connects the conduit to the passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Ken Flory, Michael Andrew Power, James Keane
  • System and method of monitoring wheel end seal assembly wear
    Patent number: 9221395
    Abstract: A system and method of determining wear of a wheel seal assembly. A warning indicative of wear of the wheel seal assembly may be generated when a wheel speed exceeds a threshold wheel speed for first amount of time, when a tire pressure exceeds a threshold tire pressure for a second amount of time, and/or when a wheel end temperature exceeds a threshold wheel end temperature for a third amount of time.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan L. Honig, Nicholas S. Lakin, Ken Flory
  • Mechanical bypass valve for regenerative air brake module
    Patent number: 9120474
    Abstract: An air braking system for a vehicle blends regenerative and foundation braking during low deceleration conditions in an effective and controlled manner. The braking system also includes a mechanical override that bypasses system electronics in response to an aggressive brake request such that treadle circuit pressure is sent directly to a brake relay circuit to actuate vehicle brakes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2015
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Lloyd, Kranti Kiran Manga, Ken Flory, Michael Marcetti
  • System and Method of Monitoring Wheel End Seal Assembly Wear
    Publication number: 20150203032
    Abstract: A system and method of determining wear of a wheel seal assembly. A warning indicative of wear of the wheel seal assembly may be generated when a wheel speed exceeds a threshold wheel speed for first amount of time, when a tire pressure exceeds a threshold tire pressure for a second amount of time, and/or when a wheel end temperature exceeds a threshold wheel end temperature for a third amount of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Jonathan L. Honig, Nicholas S. Lakin, Ken Flory
  • Tire Inflation System Having a Passage for Routing Pressurized Gas Through a Hub
    Publication number: 20150059945
    Abstract: A tire inflation system having a conduit, a hub, and a seal assembly. The hub may be rotatably mounted on a spindle and may have a passage. The seal assembly may have a seal passage that fluidly connects the conduit to the passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2013
    Publication date: March 5, 2015
    Applicant: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Ken Flory, Michael Andrew Power, James Keane
  • Vehicle tire inflation system and a method of control
    Patent number: 8794280
    Abstract: A tire inflation system and a method of control. The tire inflation system includes the first gas supply and a second gas supply. The first gas supply is configured to provide a first compressed gas mixture. The second gas supply is configured to provide a second compressed gas mixture having a greater concentration of nitrogen than the first compressed gas mixture. The first or second compressed gas mixtures may be provided to inflate a vehicle tire.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: ArvinMeritor Technology, LLC
    Inventors: Ken Flory, Jeff Lloyd, Cesar Nunes
  • Vehicle Tire Inflation System and a Method of Control
    Publication number: 20130068361
    Abstract: A tire inflation system and a method of control. The tire inflation system includes the first gas supply and a second gas supply. The first gas supply is configured to provide a first compressed gas mixture. The second gas supply is configured to provide a second compressed gas mixture having a greater concentration of nitrogen than the first compressed gas mixture. The first or second compressed gas mixtures may be provided to inflate a vehicle tire.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2011
    Publication date: March 21, 2013
    Applicant: ARVINMERITOR TECHNOLOGY, LLC
    Inventors: Ken Flory, Jeff Lloyd, Cesar Nunes
  • MECHANICAL BYPASS VALVE FOR REGENERATIVE AIR BRAKE MODULE
    Publication number: 20120319463
    Abstract: An air braking system for a vehicle blends regenerative and foundation braking during low deceleration conditions in an effective and controlled manner. The braking system also includes a mechanical override that bypasses system electronics in response to an aggressive brake request such that treadle circuit pressure is sent directly to a brake relay circuit to actuate vehicle brakes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Lloyd, Kranti Kiran Manga, Ken Flory, Michael Marcetti